Colossians 1:24 Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I

fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions,

for the sake of his body, which is the church. 25 I have become

its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you

the word of God in its fullness— 26 the mystery that has been

kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the

saints. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the

Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you,

the hope of glory. 28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching

everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect

in Christ. 29 To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy,

which so powerfully works in me. - (NIV84)

Romans 15:29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the

full measure of the blessing of Christ.

How much of Christ will you embrace?

1. Paul’s ministry to present God’s Word in its fullness

2. Sowing the seed to get an increasingly rich harvest

3. Becoming mature and attaining the whole measure

4. In Christ all fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form

5. Make every effort to add to your faith eternal qualities